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TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Caligula and the angry punch

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Caligula and the angry punch

A queer icon’s guest appearance and some of the series’ darkest moments spell a stand-out episode of “Yellowjackets”

By Mel Woods • May 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere power ranking: Living for the fame

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere power ranking: Living for the fame

The first two episodes give us a decent understanding of who our frontrunners are

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 12, 2023 at 11:25 pm EDT
Music

Just how queer is Eurovision 2023? 

Just how queer is Eurovision 2023? 

We rank 10 of the campiest, butchiest, limp-wristiest music acts at this year’s contest

By Tim Forster • May 11, 2023 at 2:32 pm EDT
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What makes for a good gay cruising grounds

What makes for a good gay cruising grounds

In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park

By Marcus McCann • May 1, 2023 at 11:14 am EDT
Social Media

Substack isn’t the perfect Twitter alternative it wants to be

Substack isn’t the perfect Twitter alternative it wants to be

ANALYSIS: As Substack tries to be the new Twitter, we can’t forget its founders’ messy past or present

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • April 28, 2023 at 1:44 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies

‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 26

By Jackie Richardson • April 26, 2023 at 3:36 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 16 power ranking: You’re a winner, baby

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 16 power ranking: You’re a winner, baby

RuPaul has crowned his 15th queen—and it’s a deserved honour

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 16, 2023 at 10:46 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 3 recap: ‘I think this stuff is for bisexuals and goths’

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 3 recap: ‘I think this stuff is for bisexuals and goths’

A gay alternate timeline and the world’s worst baby shower highlight a standout episode

By Mel Woods • April 9, 2023 at 12:58 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

Hari Nef is Barbie (!), record number of LGBTQ2S+ officials in U.S., more U.K. transphobia, Catholic nuns stand up for trans people and Spider-verse says trans rights 

Hari Nef is Barbie (!), record number of LGBTQ2S+ officials in U.S., more U.K. transphobia, Catholic nuns stand up for trans people and Spider-verse says trans rights 

 5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 5

By Maddy Mahoney • April 5, 2023 at 2:08 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 power ranking: The stage has been set

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 power ranking: The stage has been set

Who will become America’s Next Drag Superstar XV?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 2, 2023 at 1:43 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!

Last week’s premiere was an amuse-bouche for a feast of a season to come

By Mel Woods • April 2, 2023 at 1:24 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 31

By Maddy Mahoney • March 31, 2023 at 2:55 pm EDT
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Politics

How Republican lawmakers are using custody threats to eliminate gender-affirming care for trans kids

How Republican lawmakers are using custody threats to eliminate gender-affirming care for trans kids

Parents call their experience “traumatizing”

By Catherine Caruso • March 30, 2023 at 11:40 am EDT
Books

The swimming pool is a place of escape, competition and a teenage crush in Jade Song’s debut novel, ‘Chlorine’

The swimming pool is a place of escape, competition and a teenage crush in Jade Song’s debut novel, ‘Chlorine’

REVIEW: Narrating as a future mermaid, Jade Song’s protagonist is a prickly queer who holds readers at a distance

By H Felix Chau Bradley • March 29, 2023 at 9:20 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 power ranking: Teach them well and let them lead the way

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 power ranking: Teach them well and let them lead the way

The final four is set—but will this season really be a top three?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 26, 2023 at 7:02 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear

Welcome to Xtra’s weekly recap keeping up with everyone’s favourite stranded cannibal soccer team

By Mel Woods • March 25, 2023 at 3:06 pm EDT
Power

The death of Eden Knight, a young trans woman, garners international attention

The death of Eden Knight, a young trans woman, garners international attention

But we need more than outrage and temporary media coverage to save trans lives

By Katelyn Burns • March 24, 2023 at 3:47 pm EDT
TV & Film

When will reality dating shows get bisexuality right?

When will reality dating shows get bisexuality right?

OPINION: The fumbling of bi storylines on “Perfect Match” shows there’s still work to do

By Phoebe Fuller • March 23, 2023 at 4:46 pm EDT
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